Renowned scientist and author of "A Life Decoded" examines the creation of life in the new field of synthetic genomics.

Need high-energy inspiration when your life gets crazy and your art keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Offering terrific mixed-media art projects, as well as tips for getting organized and inspired, Art at the Speed of Life is a treasure chest of ideas for the artist whose creative goals sometimes get stymied by the frantic pace of modern life. Author and mixed-media artist Pam Carriker proves that art and life can coexist peacefully,...

"No one knows NASCAR-with all its drama, controversy, and excitement-like Kyle Petty does. Swerve or Die is the smart NASCAR book that's never been written before, a real insider's account of exactly how stock-car racing got to be so controversial and how its Southern-bred worldview is shaking American life yet again. Kyle Petty, a third generations racer, current NASCAR commentator, and one of the most beloved figures in the sport, takes readers...

In eighth grade Kevin Schuler is a popular kid with a decent, if not stellar, record on the track. Yet after fate takes him off a bus that crashes and kills his fellow students, including his girlfriend, Kevin inexplicably becomes a track phenomenon. Separated from his memory and distanced from his own life, he effortlessly smashes records and gains national attention, until he finds that he can no more remain apart from himself than he can from the...

"Age-old wisdom presented in a practical, easy to understand manner that can be utilized by everyone." -Bernie Siegel, M. D., author of Love, Medicine & Miracles Newly revised and updated to address the increased stress of our modern times, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by bestselling author Richard Carlson (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff…and It's All Small Stuff and Don't Get Scrooged)and Joseph Bailey is the classic guide to creating a more...

"Insightful and inventive mixed-media artist Pam Carriker takes you on a journey to find your own inspiration and creativity, showing you just how easy it is to make beautiful, personal art every day. Inside you'll find expert tips on managing everything, from making the most of your workspace to finding time for art in your schedule to discovering inspiration all around you. Pam Carriker offers real-life solutions to help you in your search for creative...

"Jagodowski and Pasquesi, award-winning master improvisers from Chicago's legendary comedy scene, are internationally known for their acclaimed, two-man longform show, TJ & Dave. [This is] their authoritative and entertaining look at techniques, principles, theory, and ideas behind their approach"--Cover.